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hate comcast Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 10:03 pm: |
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The "all on" button on the remote control is supposed to shut both TV and the box off. But once in a while it just shuts the box off and leaves the TV on. It's not easy to notice the TV is still on coz there is no signal and the screen is just dark. I once left the TV on for a whole day because of this. Not sure if it'll do serious damage. Those of you who use a comcast digital cable box, be careful. Don't let the stupid the box kill your TV. Comcast really sucks. Cablevision is a much better company. |
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New member Username: Bestbuyguy
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Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 12:40 am: |
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i'm not as familiar with comcast, but i know some digital boxes actually have an AC input on the back of their boxes, controlling the power to the TV. Also, if this remote is a universal remote, did you program it to control the Television? Most universal remotes require a code be entered into the remote to control the device made by a certain company. Your manual that came with your remote should tell you how to program your TVs special code into the remote, and the codes in the back of the remote manual. Jon |
New member Username: Cabelese
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 09:48 am: |
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We had Comcast digital for a few months and then went back to analog...and yeah those on/off situations are common and aggravating. What I found was NEVER plug the tv ac into the ac of the digital box cause that's what causes all the headaches. Just use the "cable" or "tv" buttons on the remote to turn either off/on. If you plug the tv into the cable box for power and get into that situation where the "all on" is turning on one thing and the other off...the only way around it is to walk over to the tv and manually turn it on (or off) to match what the remote did to the cable box. Aggravating...confusing...waste of time. So, unplugged the tv from the box, used the separate power buttons on the remote...problem solved. |
brian420240240204 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 10:15 pm: |
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Not sure if you know, but Comcast owns Cablevision. |
New member Username: Bootleger
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| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 06:32 pm: |
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WHY DO COMCAST CABLE DESCRAMBLERS TURN SILVER WHEN WATCHING A CABLE CHANNEL CAN TELL ME HOW TO FIX IT |
GodFather Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 11:34 am: |
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Point the darn controller at your TV and it will go off! |
John Shenk Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 05:42 pm: |
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Comcast offers a DVR to record programs. CC and BB sell a hard disk recorder with dvd-r and ram for permanent recordings. My question is should I get Comcast cable box with DVR or buy one? From this forum it sounds like cable boxes leave something to be desired. Thanks for any input. |
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| Posted on Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 08:21 pm: |
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the white things at the top broke off and won't work for the box or the t.v. |
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| Posted on Friday, December 03, 2004 - 01:44 am: |
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Does anyone know how to get the hidden menu on the comcast cable box? I had the a comcast guy come over cause there was something wrong and he pressed the buttons on the front of the cable box and a blue screen menu came up with a lot of options and I wanted to know how to get into that but I couldn't see what he pressed to get into it. He pressed like certain ones and held them for a second. Anyone else know how to get in? |
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xvxvxvx Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, December 03, 2004 - 10:48 am: |
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Does anyone know how to get the hidden menu on the comcast cable box?
If your box is made by Motorola: Turn off the STB using your remote then within 2 seconds press the OK (or select) button. This will allow you to change the 16:9, 4:3 screen size options and the 430i, 430p, 720p, 1080i outputs as well as adjusting the closed captions (CC) options.
A 2nd menus is available but it has no user setting adjustments. You can access it by following the above directions but by pressing OK (or select) twice quickly rather than once.
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| Posted on Friday, December 03, 2004 - 02:45 pm: |
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Yup that was the menu, Thanks for the help. |
New member Username: Bigdaddyhem
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| Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2004 - 10:31 am: |
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On the Motorola box, what do you do if you can't change any of the user settings? My 3 year old got into that screen and turned on the CC, but now I can't adjust anything on it... |
New member Username: Bigdaddyhem
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2004 - 10:48 am: |
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Never mind, I found the users manual online, and figured it out with that...here it is in case any one else needs it |
New member Username: Bigdaddyhem
Post Number: 3
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| Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2004 - 10:53 am: |
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http://www.dslreports.com/r0/download/721191~be69294edeab362c8611a35a89cb75ff/DC T6412_UserGuide.zip |
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 07:29 am: |
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is there a how too book on turning cable boxes into free cable.....i have comcast cable |
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| Posted on Saturday, January 01, 2005 - 04:34 pm: |
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i have a samsung tv and a remote for that tv, and i have a cable box that is a motorola for comcast, i dont know the codes to make it work for the tv. can anyone help? |
ChrisKeimm Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, January 02, 2005 - 02:30 am: |
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If I only have comcast basic cable without a box would I be able to get digital cable with a digital cable descrambler? If not, is there a way to use a descrambler for basic cable if my cable runs directly in from the wall? |
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| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 10:13 pm: |
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f your box is made by Motorola: Turn off the STB using your remote then within 2 seconds press the OK (or select) button.
My question is what STB is or stand for ??? |
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 02:33 am: |
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SET TOP BOX |
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - 08:01 pm: |
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After you turn of the Cable box, you need to hit the Menu button on the Cable box to be able to make changes to the User Settings. |
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| Posted on Friday, January 07, 2005 - 08:27 pm: |
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I have a Comcast HDTV cable box hooked up to my TV by a monster cable provided by installer. It makes my TV turn off/on spontaneously, even when I walk past it. When I use the All on button on the remote the TV shuts off then comes back on. Should I ask for a new cable, try my own, any ideas? Has anyone else has this problem? |
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| Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 10:38 pm: |
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Does comcast use different converter boxes for analog and digital cable? I need a comcast cable box for analog basic cable?
Thanks! Jim |
comcastguy Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 01:13 pm: |
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If You keep the remote pointed at the Tv after you push the all on button then you wont have to worry about your TV not shutting off. The way the remote works is it needs a line of sight to work and then goes in order shuting off components starting with the cable box and then going to the TV next. Also most tv's have a light on hte front or a lightly glowing screen so that is how you can tell. |
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| Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 01:55 pm: |
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I have tried that. My problem is the TV goes off with the remote and then comes back on. Other times it stays off fine and then I will go by the TV later and it is on, several hours later. That's why I wondered if its a moster cable problem. |
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| Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 11:19 am: |
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Hey ive been told that i have to get a cable box to hook up true surround sound i can get my dvd and playstation through reciever but cant get regurly tv through i was gonnna buy a new vcr for it but they say i need a box is it true jw
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| Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 11:19 am: |
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Hey ive been told that i have to get a cable box to hook up true surround sound i can get my dvd and playstation through reciever but cant get regurly tv through i was gonnna buy a new vcr for it but they say i need a box is it true jw
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| Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 11:20 am: |
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Hey ive been told that i have to get a cable box to hook up true surround sound i can get my dvd and playstation through reciever but cant get regurly tv through i was gonnna buy a new vcr for it but they say i need a box is it true jw
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| Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 04:19 pm: |
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Cablevision customer service sucks! They do not have adequate infrastructure in place. If you change youy address and new install new service on new address, technician may pick up your old equipments but it will never get credited to your account. They will charge you for non-returned equipments and you will have to make at least 50 calls with average waiting period of 15-20 mins to resolve the issue and issue still may not get resolved. CUSTOMER SERVICE LITERALLY SUCKS!! |
Needhelp Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 07:37 pm: |
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I have basic cable- 2-79. Is it possible to descramble channel 99. I hear it fine, but canot get a clear picture??? |
Kenneth Givens Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 10:05 pm: |
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"I have a Comcast HDTV cable box hooked up to my TV by a monster cable provided by installer. It makes my TV turn off/on spontaneously, even when I walk past it. When I use the All on button on the remote the TV shuts off then comes back on. Should I ask for a new cable, try my own, any ideas? Has anyone else has this problem?"
Sounds similar to what I experienced. Problem was my RCA remote. Not just mine but all of them with the same model number. Changed to another model of RCA and problem disappeared. |
Charlestammi Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 05:01 pm: |
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Need to program AT&T 200C remote to a Toshiba TV...what the code number for Toshiba?? |
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 09:03 pm: |
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ok so my cable works but wenever i use the remote it only changes channelz on the box..not on the tv!!! im stuck watchin ESPN...oh and if this helps..my box is made by motorola...PLEASE HELP |
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 10:46 pm: |
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Wow, this is great! I have had the captions on FOREVER and I never could figure out how to get rid of them, until now. THANK YOU!!!! |
cablefun Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 08:18 am: |
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i have a samsung tv and a remote for that tv, and i have a cable box that is a motorola for comcast, i dont know the codes to make it work for the tv. can anyone help? |
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| Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 10:12 am: |
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We have comcast HDTV with a motorola box and audiovox TV. We have had comcast out three times and they have even spoken to audiovox, also. We have lines "Nielsen info" lines top and bottom of the screen and the TV signal skips or frees. Has any expereince any of these problems? |
dapenda Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, March 04, 2005 - 07:22 am: |
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The power off and select hidden menu doesnt seem to allow me to change me cc settings on my Motorola DCT2224 Comcast cable box. Does anyone have a link to the manual for the DCT2224 or know any advice to change the cc settings? |
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| Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2005 - 02:30 pm: |
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does any one know how to descramble cable if you dont have the box only the wire hooked up to the tv?.. |
xvxvxvx Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2005 - 08:45 pm: |
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does any one know how to descramble cable if you dont have the box only the wire hooked up to the tv?.
Not gonna happen my friend, crack open that piggy bank and subscribe.
For dapenda and the DCT2224 question. If you are connected via S-Video or the yellow RCA cable the CC works, otherwise it is disabled.
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:22 am: |
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Hey Everyone! Here are the remote codes for the Comcast Universal Remote: http://www.comcast.com/remotes/codes.pdf |
stockenblocken Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:43 pm: |
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ok this might be a little off topic but
has anybody ever tried to program the cable box that comes with comcast, mines a motorola, into another tv controller? I really hate the comcast one but i cant find any damn codes for the motorola box to program in to my other controller. Anybody tried doing this or know where to find the code????
If you have successfully programmed the cablebox to another controller, do you still have the code?
If you know where to find them can u plz post or email me that would be great.
roycekirk@pacbell.net |
xvxvxvx Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 06:48 pm: |
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Try 0476 or 0276 stockenblocken. If it helps, the Motorola boxes use General Instrument codes for universal remotes.
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stockenblocken Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 08:43 pm: |
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yeah it tried those, no luck though. Those are the ones that come with the programming instruction thing from comcast right? Believe me, i tried them both god knows how many times. If it helps, im trying to program it onto the controller that came with my yamaha reciever. Are there any other codes for motorola cable boxes? |
xvxvxvx Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 09:21 pm: |
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Are you sure your Yamaha remote is capable of controlling a cablebox? If you are it should have come with an instruction manual with the codes it uses specifically for various devices. Also the Jerrod codes work on some motorola cable STB's. Also many remotes have an suto-find functiion, does yours?
Good luck,
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stockenblocken Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 09:43 pm: |
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guess not, there is a "Cable" button on the remote but in the codes section of the manuel it just has "Cable TV." Whatever, ill just but a universal remote or something, any recommendations? |
xvxvxvx Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 10:11 pm: |
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Harmony 768 or the MX500 or MX700, all are great remotes and will control anything you have.
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cableman Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 04:29 pm: |
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to get to that option turn your cable box off by hand at the box. then press the menu button 2 times then it should come on ok!!!!!!!!!!! |
Frustrated Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 10:51 pm: |
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I bought a Comcast /motorola digital cable box dct2224/1662 to use on a Time Warner system. I can only receive the analogue local channels even though I pay for digital service with 3 premium channels. Is there a way to reset the box to receive the signal into the Motorola box? Help I'm desperate. |
Silver Member Username: Dmwiley
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| Posted on Friday, March 18, 2005 - 09:10 am: |
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Brian Lampright (see multiple posts) would beg to differ with your assessment of Comcast. He seems to suggest that Comcast is the quintessence of tv heaven. Try contacting him. |
xvxvxvx Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, March 18, 2005 - 11:56 am: |
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Dale your hatred of Brian is clouding your judgement. Frustrated said he "bought" a cable box (presumably a stolen cable box unless he lives in Canada) and expects it to work on the cable system owned by Time Warner. You should know that that isn't going to happen.
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Silver Member Username: Dmwiley
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| Posted on Friday, March 18, 2005 - 04:49 pm: |
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X, your ignorance is clouding yours. There is nothing in any of my posts that remotely suggests any hatred of Brian. I don't even know the guy. Maybe you should learn to read before you start jumping to conclusions. |
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| Posted on Friday, March 18, 2005 - 05:11 pm: |
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Does anyone know if the serial port on a Motorola/Comcast digital cable box can be activated? |
xvxvxvx Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, March 18, 2005 - 06:59 pm: |
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Dale you are officially in denial. How about your sarcastic response to the original poster regarding Brian. You provided no useful information other than to criticize him. You need a cold shower, a dose of reality and some humanity in your life.
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xvxvxvx Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, March 18, 2005 - 07:07 pm: |
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Some of your quotes Dale all directed at Brian, and you have the nerve to call me ignorant? What a joke you are!!
"Good for you. You are obviously one of those depraved individuals who gains pleasure at the expense of others.
Obviously, you are not man enough to wish the same for others. I've seen any number of your derisive and condescending posts. Too bad. Like every human being, in your early life, you once had the opportunity to become decent. You didn't make it.
Oh by the way, Mr. Lampright, Comcast is not available in all areas of the country. I guess some of us will just have to put up with your insufferable bragging until it is.
Sure looks like hatred to me, I'll let others be the judge.
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Frustrated Still Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, March 18, 2005 - 11:57 pm: |
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Come on guys, stop with the pissing contest. I need to know if my box can be reset or activated on time Warner....Please help, xv,xv,xv,says I should know that it isn't going to work, is that true? Because I don't know, But I'm still trying to find out. Help please, I'm out of alot of money for this box. |
xvxvxvx Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2005 - 10:34 am: |
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Frustrated Still,
The cable company makes their profit from both leasing you a cable box and selling you additional programming. The box you purchased (probably on E-Bay) was stolen from a cable company somewhere. It did not belong to the seller, it does not belong to you, it belongs to a cable company elsewhere. Only Canadian cable companies allow their customers to purchase theri own cable boxes, if you don't live in Canada you can kiss your $$$'s goodbye.
The cable box has a serial number within it's firmware, this S/N is required to activate the box. Time Warner has no reason to activate your cable box since it will earn them no profit. Does this make sense now?
If people would quit buying these stolen boxes, the thieves would quit stealing them and the cable companies overhead would decrease. Then perhaps those honest customers might get a break on the the spiraling price hikes.
In my locality theft of cable services (or attempted theft of them) is a class II misdemeanor and is actively prosecuted. Up to 2 years in jail and a hefty fine for those who are caught. Perhaps it is time to quit while you are ahead, after all no cable Tv in county lockup.
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Silver Member Username: Dmwiley
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| Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2005 - 01:00 pm: |
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X, there is a not too subtle difference between sarcasm and hatred. Obviously, I wouldn't expect you to recognize it. If you would read my posts with Brian and his response to same, even you would learn that there is no hatred here. Again, you must learn to read with comprehension. |
zeekster Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2005 - 04:28 pm: |
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stockenblocken- 0596 worked w/ my Yamaha remote |
Frustrated Again Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 04:08 am: |
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xvxvxvx,
If you read as carefully as you judge, you would have seen that I PAY for regular cable plus THREE PREMIUM channels, $94.00 a month to Time Warner. Furthermore, When I purchased my box I was told that you are allowed to own your own box. If anybody is a thief it's Time Warner because they force customers to rent what they should be allowed to buy. In addition to that customers are charged for cable boxes if they don't return them. Here in NYC they are charged $175.00 - $225.00. So, pls come off your soap box if you don't have the facts. Time Warner certainly doesn't need your sympathy. I was misled unfortunately about the Motorola box, but I DO PAY for CABLE!!!!!! |
Frustrated Again Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 04:17 am: |
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Also, how do you know that they don't have cable T.V. in county lock-up where you there? Perhaps for stealing cable? Well, at least you learned you lesson. Just Joking... |
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